SENIOR CHILD CARE WORKER
: Job Details :

Interpret and implement the Agency's philosophy, policies, routines, and procedures, which effect group living in a manner consistent with their intent. Assist in the orientation of new residents to the community residence. Support the childcare trainees in fulfilling the responsibilities of their positions, and assist with their on-the-job training. Directly supervise CR Recreation Specialist, while ensuring structuring and carry out of recreational activities in the community. Supervise the group along with and in the absence of the Program Supervisor. Complete, maintain and oversee resident's shift report logs, communication log and childcare / recreation specialist progress notes. Participate directly at Service Plan Reviews, screenings, intake/ admissions, discharge planning meetings and Red Flag Reviews. Assist the Program Supervisor in the implementation of the consumer service plans for each consumer in care. Communicate problems or potential problems to the Program Supervisor. Supervise resident during activities within the community and CR program, in addition to normal daily routines. Accept responsibilities as assigned by the immediate Supervisor and/or Director. Attend in-service training sessions, conferences and or workshops as required by the position and/or as authorized by the Program Director/ Program Supervisor. Attend monthly staff meetings, while working in conjunction with Program Supervisor regarding agenda items. Reviews all incidents immediately and informs appropriate staff always including but not exclusively the Program Supervisor/ Director. Perform unannounced Supervisory visits at the CR. Assist the Program Supervisor in managing incident reports and working in collaboration with QI Department. Oversee staffing in conjunction with Program Supervisor, while ensuring that staff to resident ratios is met at all times. Work in conjunction with Program Supervisor in managing consumer banking and purchase cards reconciliation. Completion of food orders and breakfast & lunch billing. Assist initiative in planning and implementing programs and activities regarding service plans in conjunction with the Program Supervisor Assist the Program Supervisor in special projects and related assignments. Participate in Phase System and modification of such.. Assist with recreation activities. Transport residents to appointments, community trips, and therapeutic Leave as assigned by Supervisor. Assist in Crisis Intervention. Perform other duties as assigned.II. QUALIFICATIONS: High School Graduate, BA Degree preferred Experience working with children/job related or volunteer Acceptable clearance checks for State Central Register, Driver license and fingerprinting as required by the program. Compliance with health regulations for physical/mantoux testing. Attending TCI class for certification/re-certification and passing a test upon completion of course is a minimum requirement for employment.